6 MEMBERS WANTED: Attend an Exclusive Callaway Chrome Soft Event in Chicopee, Massachusetts!

[JoeWillie]

I'm all IN !

 

 

After hearing all the hype from every ball maker, it would be great to see first hand what makes a golf ball TIC from the source.

 

1 hr, from Chicopee on the Mass. Pike! :swoon:

 

 

 

JoeWillie

[mikecasc]

I am more than 100 miles away but will make the drive from NJ.

 

I have been playing chrome softs for 2 years now. I want to see how the ball that dropped my putting average per round down 5 strokes.

[wundej]

Sign me up

[kasturbo]

Count me in. Also outside the distance, but would have no problem making the travel on my own.

 

This by far as been the ball that i've found that fits all parts of my game. Great distance combined with great feel off the putter. Would love to see how it is made and meet the people that go into an operation like this.

[senorondo]

I am 60 miles from Chicopee. I live in Shrewsbury MA and would love to drive out the plant to see how the balls are made. I have used the Chrome Soft and the WarBird. I really like the feel of the Chrome Soft off of my driver. They also feel soft around the green.

[cgorczyca]

Totally interested, would love to take a trip out to western Mass and learn about the Chrome Soft!

[TM-NYC]

I'm within the 100 miles, and switched the Chrome Soft balls this season. I'd love to visit the factory to see the process...the science and physics behind all golf equipment is fascinating.

[Grimace45]

I am a little further than 100 miles but spend a lot of time for work in MA and would be very willing to do the trip. I would love to see what goes into the R&D and testing for golf balls and how they go about getting them on Tour.

[gpleonard]

I would really appreciate the chance to come out and learn more about the Callaway Chrome Soft Golf ball and all that you folks do to produce it for the best players in the world and for us every day players. I have used the Chrome Soft and like it very much. I also play the SuperHot 55 golf ball which is also a great ball. Thanks for the opportunity to at least get the chance to have you pick .

[MIKEK]

I'm in... Been playing this ball since 2014!

[bf0127]

I would love to see how they are made.

[shanempowell]

I'd love to visit. I'm well within 100 miles and am curious on what makes the Chrome Soft so innovative.

[fsiracusa1]

Sign me up. Very close in CT.

[scanlor]

I'd love a chance to get behind the scenes of the ball that changed my game. Thanks WRX, and thanks Callaway.

[markzuckerman]

I would love to see inside their factory. I love the new, softer golf balls.

[blademan]

Only 78.3 miles away. I've always been interested in seeing how golf balls are manufactured. Great opportunity!

 

Thanks for the chance...

 

Blademan

[amencorner022558]

I switched over to the Callaway Chrome ball a few years ago. I used to play the Taylormade penta . Never went back. The chrome soft is the perfect ball for me. My swing speed is around 90 and I get so much spin on the ball hitting into the green. A tour of the

Factory would be a bonus. I've always been interested in how golf balls are manufactured. I am under 3 hours away by car.

I would be a great ambassador for the chrome soft. Thanks for considering me.

Thanks

[DPierson]

I am in New Ipswich, NH. I want to see how the ball is made to feel like a marshmallow off the face. These new balls are so great off my putter too. I'd love to see the workings of the factory as well. I would be in heaven there!

[bubbagump]

Im in, would for sure make the trek!

 

Ive gotten everything in my bag down, and been playing awesome golf for me and have everything dialed in…….but my golfball! Still playing the balls from the hundreds I collected from when I worked at a golf course. Would be nice to be able to check out a ball making plant and to hopefully find the ball for me! Thanks!

[Javery99]

 

 

The Event

Callaway has Quickly Jumped to the #2 in Golf Ball Company. Learn How During an Exclusive Golf Ball Tour.

 

How does Callaway make its Chrome Soft golf ball? What exactly goes into a dual core, or the urethane cover material? During this exclusive two-day event, Callaway Golf will host 6 members of the WRX community at its Golf Ball facility in Chicopee, MA for an inside look at the the Callaway golf ball plant and the ball products manufactured there. The event will include an extensive tour of the golf ball manufacturing facility, an extensive Q&A with Head of Golf Ball R&D, a sneak peek at upcoming products, and -- well, of course -- golf ball testing.

 

How do I sign up?

To apply you MUST be:

• a GolfWRX member
  
• live within 100 miles of Chicopee, MA
  
• willing to drive (round trip) to the golf ball plant
  
• ​In a post below, state why you want to see how Callaway Makes The Ball That Changed The Ball
  

When

Tuesday, October 4^th through Wednesday, October 5^th 2016

 

Location

Chicopee, MA and a nearby golf course

 

 

Who

• Dave Bartels, Senior Director of Golf Ball R&D, Callaway Golf
  
• Vince Simmonds, Senior Director of Golf Ball Operations, Callaway Golf
  
• Jason Finley, Director, Brand Management - Golf Balls, Callaway Golf
  
• 6 GolfWRX Members
  

Itinerary

Oct 4:

• Arrivals
  
• Exclusive behind the scenes tour of the Callaway Ball Facility and Q&A with Head Golf Ball R&D Dave Bartels.
  
• Dinner with Callaway team
  

Oct 5:

• Breakfast
  
• 18 Holes at a local golf course for golf ball testing
  
• Plus a few special surprises
  

How will the participants be selected?

We will accept the applicants who enter posting below, then randomize them in a drawing. The first 6 chosen will be given invites. If one or more cannot make it, we will then contact the next person on that location list until the spots are filled.

 

Thanks,

 

The GolfWRX Team

 

 

 

 

I live 30 miles away, am an avid junior golfer, and am getting annoyed with the price and lack of performance of my prov1x golf balls. And I would like to see what callaway has to offer. And am definitely willing to drive both ways

[Lavaone]

Hi Team Callaway,

 

 

I absolutely live within 100 miles and would be happy to drive to Chicopee to participate. In fact, I'd be thrilled!

 

I am a confirmed Pro V1 user but, in every other dimension, I am a confirmed Callaway user: driver; woods; irons; putter; hat; underwear - I hope you get the picture. I would LOVE to switch to Callaway balls but . . . I need to be convinced!

 

Let me know if I can help,

 

Charlie Lavacchia

[sarasube]

sign me up. close enough for a drive

 

would love to see how they are made

and convince myself to switch.

 

thanks

[eacsgolferdad]

I live within 100 miles and I would be interested in participating. I work in a manufacturing environment in a different industry and I would really like to see the manufacturing process for the Chrome Soft golf ball. Also, I think the Chrome Soft is the one golf ball that goes head to head with the Pro V1.

[tbyrne]

I have never served as a golf ball tester and hope I get the chance. I am close to the facility and would love to see the guts of the operation.

[Collinc]

I'm in. I'll pay for my own flight from Denver, rental car, and hotel. I've been playing the Chrome Soft since it was introduced and find the second iteration to be even better.

 

Plus, I could REALLY use a short vacation from my kids, and no better way than to win a gold vacation (even if I pay for most everything myself)!

[Rolf McCullagh]

Hi,

Can't lie, I don't live within the required radius but can make the event.

I have an official handicap of 4 with a relatively slow swing speed of 95mph. I switch between super softs and chrome soft according to weather/c course conditions and how I'm playing. I would like to definitively know which is best for my game and understand better the effect of compression on ball performance. I don't see any data which can help me and similar golfers.

Regards

Rolf..

[Forged4ever]

I'm in. I'll pay for my own flight from Denver, rental car, and hotel. I've been playing the Chrome Soft since it was introduced and find the second iteration to be even better.

 

Plus, I could REALLY use a short vacation from my kids, and no better way than to win a gold vacation (even if I pay for most everything myself)!

Coll's gets my nonexistant vote!!

 

Hope ya get that little gettaway from the kids :)

 

Fairways & Greens 4ever My Friend,

RP

[poppyhillsguy]

I've never seen so many replies by posters with less than 5 posts.

[Forged4ever]

I have an official handicap of 4 with a relatively slow swing speed of 95mph.

First, welcome to the board Rolf!!

 

Even though You have been a member since '13, that Is great that ERC/Cally got your first post!!

 

And I love deflowering guys with their first "like," LMAO

 

Regarding your swing speed, Bro, you're not slow, in fact you're 1mph above the average LPGA Player's SS and right at the average amateur's SS.

 

I hope you and Coll's get two of the spots!!

 

Fairways & Greens 4ever My Friend,

RP

 

 

[EaglesGolf99]

84.1 miles away!!!

 

Woohoo! Thanks Callaway and WRX.

 

I'm in the process too of moving from the ProV to the Chrome Soft.

 

I have one sleeve of four dozen ProVs from 2013 left and then I'm moving. Crazy timing. Probably 2-3 weeks out.